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Why do the Milwaukee Brewers consistently finish ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Alex Stumpf got an up-close look at Milwaukee's organization while covering the Brewers last postseason, and what stuck with him wasn't simply the talent. It was the culture. From Pat Murphy and the Brewers' player-development machine to the tone set by ownership and veterans in the clubhouse, Alex breaks down why Milwaukee continually becomes more than the sum of its parts. He also looks at Tuesday's costly Pirates baserunning mistake and why those little moments help explain the difference between the two organizations. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Read Alex's work at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

and Philip Cryer of Off Beat by Design to talk about one of the biggest needs in the paranormal community: custom merchandise. Off Beat by Design specializes in creating custom merchandise for paranormal teams, investigators, podcasters, creators and fans — including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, window decals, koozies and more. But this isn't simply a conversation about printing T-shirts. Amanda and Philip explain how they recognized a problem facing smaller paranormal teams: getting professional merchandise can be difficult when traditional vendors require large minimum orders or offer little opportunity for truly customized designs. Off Beat by Design was created to help solve that problem. A large portion of their work consists of custom orders, allowing paranormal teams and creators to develop merchandise that actually represents who they are rather than settling for generic designs. We talk about their design process, the importance of quality, creating merchandise around a team's identity, and how Off Beat by Design is helping make custom paranormal merchandise more accessible. They've also developed a unique model that allows individual paranormal teams and creators to have merchandise available to their own audiences while Off Beat by Design handles production and fulfillment. And Logan and Nicole have firsthand experience with the finished product — the Generation X Paranormal shirts we're wearing during this episode were designed and produced by Amanda and Philip. We'll also get into the origins of Offbeat Paranormal, their passion for ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and high strangeness, and the community that brought all of these interests together. If you're looking for custom paranormal merchandise, paranormal team shirts, podcast merchandise, custom T-shirts, stickers, hoodies, hats or branded merchandise for your paranormal business or team, this conversation is for you. offonpurpose.com Generation X Paranormal Real stories. Real weird. Still curious. Connect with Generation X Paranormal Join the conversation and never miss an investigation! Website: https://gxparanormal.com Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenXParanormal • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationxparanormal • X (Twitter): https://x.com/GXParanormal • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@generationxparanormal • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generationxparanormal Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon Music • Pandora • YouTube Music and wherever you get your podcasts. Have a paranormal experience you'd like to share? Email us at info@gxparanormal.com. Become a supporter and unlock exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/GenerationXParanormal Generation X Paranormal explores haunted locations, UFOs, cryptids, high strangeness, folklore, and the unexplained—one story at a time.  

The Pirates entered 2026 with playoff expectations, and with those hopes essentially gone, Don Kelly has become a popular target for frustrated fans. Alex Stumpf looks at what Kelly deserves blame for, what was outside of his control, and why firing him might not solve the Pirates' bigger problems. Alex also discusses the Gregory Soto decision in Chicago, Carmen Mlodzinski coming through in a huge spot, the handling of Paul Skenes, a season full of injuries and why 2027 could become one of the most important years in franchise history. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Alex Stumpf's Book-Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carmen Mlodzinski delivered in the biggest spot of Sunday's win, and Alex Stumpf can't help but wonder why the Pirates waited this long to use him this way. Alex breaks down Mlodzinski's move into shorter, higher-leverage outings, how dramatically his impact has changed, and why this version of Mlodzinski could have made a difference when the Pirates' bullpen was struggling earlier this summer. Plus, what should his role be in 2027: starter or late-inning weapon? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Gonzales has arguably been the Pirates' most consistent offensive player this season, but his defense is beginning to erase much of that value. Alex Stumpf looks at Gonzales' offensive consistency, his struggles defensively at both third and second base, and whether moving him to DH is the Pirates' best option down the stretch. Ryan O'Hearn's impending return only complicates the picture, while Brandon Lowe's future raises an even bigger question about where Gonzales fits in 2027. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Check out Alex's work at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Try LarineCo and save up to 50%: https://buylarine.com/NorthShore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates took two of three from the Angels, including a pair of 1-0 wins, but the bigger issue isn't going away. Pittsburgh's offense has been one of the worst in baseball over the last month, and with the Pirates sitting at 71-73 and five games out of a playoff spot, there is almost no margin for error left. Alex Stumpf looks at the struggles of Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds and others, the production Pittsburgh is getting from Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales, what Ryan O'Hearn could provide if he returns, and why the offense needs to take control as the Pirates enter their final push. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Try Larineco Pouches and save up to 50%: https://buylarine.com/northshore Read Alex Stumpf's Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 12TB Steam leak, some more NVIDIA DLSS5 slop, and an official GTA RP collab between Rockstar and nopixel. Plus, Gus talks Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, Ruby talks OFFBEAT (early access), and Pete talks Dragonsweeper. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv

The Pirates' playoff odds may be nearly gone, but September is far from meaningless. Alex Stumpf breaks down five things that still matter over the final month of the season, including what Camilo Doval can prove before an offseason decision, Konnor Griffin's return, Braxton Ashcraft's workload, whether Paul Skenes can finish looking like himself again, and the biggest question of all: what exactly can the Pirates count on from this offense heading into 2027? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Read more from Alex Stumpf at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Mason Montgomery has quietly become one of the Pirates' most dominant relievers, and Alex Stumpf thinks it might be time to stop dancing around the obvious question: should Montgomery just be the closer? After another scoreless appearance Sunday, Montgomery has now gone all of August without allowing a run while piling up strikeouts and saves. Alex breaks down the sinker that has helped change Montgomery's season, why his success shouldn't be dismissed as matchup-dependent, and why the Pirates should use September to see if they already have their ninth-inning answer for 2027. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Read more from Alex Stumpf at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates' playoff hopes are virtually gone, so the goal for the final month has to change. Alex Stumpf explains why Pittsburgh should use September to get real answers from its young pitchers, including Hunter Barco, Khristian Curtis, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly and Thomas Harrington. With an open spot in the rotation, there are opportunities to find out who could actually factor into the Pirates' plans for 2027. Alex also looks ahead to the construction of next year's rotation, the need for veteran stability and what the Pirates could ultimately decide to do with Mitch Keller this offseason. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Read more from Alex Stumpf at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Shirleon & Kathryn join Melvin to talk about a much-loved 80's cult-classic comedy; Better Off Dead! Are teen years really like that? Can we enjoy the comedic work of someone controversial? Did everything work? Tune in and find out!Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:21:19 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Kathryn feels Better Off Dead is a movie that people will hate if they despise being uncomfortable.For Shirleon, the film was too "kitchen sink": fully of ideas but nothing to do with them.The comedy progressively becomes more absurd with each passing scene.If the comedy doesn't work for someone, there isn't much in terms of narrative to hold on to.Talking the Dan Schneider problem.Being a teenager is hard, even if teens are irresponsible.As always: the ending.Recommendations:A Sincere Warning About The Entity In Your Home by Jason Arnopp (2015) (Short Story)The Brainrot Apocalypse (a DIY survival guide) (2025) (YouTube)Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

The Pirates entered 2026 expecting to contend. Instead, year seven of the Ben Cherington era is ending with Pittsburgh essentially eliminated from the postseason picture. Alex Stumpf looks at what that means for Cherington's future, but also why this winter presents a unique problem. With an MLB lockout looming in December, the Pirates may have very little time to conduct a GM search, reshape the front office, address coaching and scouting, and prepare a roster that still has Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz and a potentially competitive core. Is Pittsburgh better off making a change, or would starting over put them even further behind? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Read more from Alex Stumpf at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Pirates were supposed to be ready in 2026. They improved the roster over the winter, aggressively addressed the bullpen at the trade deadline and had a Wild Card spot within reach less than a month ago. Instead, they've collapsed again. Alex Stumpf looks at why this late-season collapse feels different from 2011, 2012 and 2024, why the usual excuses don't completely work this time, and how several of the players Pittsburgh was counting on have failed to deliver during the most meaningful stretch of the season. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Read Alex Stumpf's Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

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The guys discuss Coach Venables' extension, this week's offbeat news, and what will happen in the Big Ten this season! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Sean return, and there's plenty to discuss.  Such as Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologising to the writer he said he'd have "been happy to replace" with AI, Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts, Netflix shutting down Oxenfree studio, and 2K unveils ‘ambitious' new sports studio stuffed with EA Sports FIFA talent. Also: Getdown Services album, sweaty games, Astro Bot and more. Games Discussed: Big Walk, Offbeat, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Splatoon Raiders, PowerWash Simulator 2, The Granny Detective Society. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Ricker and Bon open with the platform question every podcaster eventually asks: how did Spotify win the culture war while Apple Music and Apple Podcasts still struggle to feel social? They get into discovery, desktop apps, short-form conversion and why technically polished products do not automatically become the cool products people use.The tech rundown starts with a proposed futures market for computing power and the economics of aging data-center hardware. That leads into SpaceX's expanding AI-infrastructure costs, Starlink growth and the question of whether spending on AI is outrunning the business paying for it.From there, the show detours into Silicon Valley, Blue Mountain State and An Extremely Goofy Movie: college nostalgia, Goofy's unemployment crisis, X Games-era Disney synergy and the surprisingly deep economics of a cartoon dog going back to school.The guys compare AI-assisted software building with traditional development, explain how GitHub keeps code and dependencies connected, and react to Google's enormous shared codebase spanning products such as YouTube, Maps and Waymo. If regulators ever forced Google to spin off YouTube, separating the technology could be as difficult as separating the business.Then the Lakers take over the show. Ricker and Bon work through reports of a $12.5 billion agreement involving Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, compare recent NBA-team valuations and sale prices, and debate what brand, location, ticket demand and taxes really mean when a sports franchise changes hands.Weekend hour goes to goth night at The OffBeat in Highland Park: dance music, warehouse afters, tortas, awkward approaches on the dance floor and the strangely perfect names Los Angeles nightlife gives itself.The transportation discussion pits Uber's platform strategy against Waymo's capital-intensive robotaxi operation and Tesla's long-delayed promises. Uber and Pony.ai want to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across five European cities, while the hosts argue that Waymo is already delivering the strongest rider experience in Los Angeles.They also cover Apple's China-specific AI model with Alibaba and the regulatory bargain required to bring Apple Intelligence into that market. From there, the conversation moves to beneficial-ownership reporting, anonymous LLCs and whether accountability changes when companies can hide the people controlling them.The episode closes on data centers and public backlash. The hosts argue that the opposition is not always anti-AI: data centers have become a visible symbol of inequality, infrastructure strain and a buildout whose long-term demand is still uncertain.0:00 Cold open1:23 Show open and podcast clips8:09 Spotify vs. Apple12:18 Compute futures and SpaceX AI costs13:50 Goofy goes to college24:36 Wrivid and AI workflows27:42 Google's monorepo and a YouTube spin-off32:51 The Lakers' $12.5B deal46:04 Goth night at The OffBeat52:34 Uber, Pony.ai, Waymo and robotaxis56:25 Apple builds AI for China with Alibaba57:16 Anonymous LLCs and ownership reporting65:49 Data center backlashFollow Ricker and Bon:http://instagram.com/rickerandbonhttp://tiktok.com/@rickerandbonhttps://youtube.com/@rickerandbonhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0n1m0eR2sYZU2EFhSwlqX1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ricker-and-bon/id1367523204

The guys discuss this year's schedule for the Thunder and NBA, Jayden Daniels overplays his hand, and don't tell us that the state of Iowa is unsophisticated! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates prospect Murf Gray joins Alex Stumpf on OffBeat to discuss his rapid rise through the farm system, the swing changes behind his breakout season and what it means to emerge as a Top 100 prospect. Gray breaks down his new leg kick, improved plate discipline, how he uses video and even photos to evaluate his swing, the influence Aaron Judge had on his approach and what Pirates fans should expect whenever he gets the call to Pittsburgh. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council and top economic advisor in the White House, joins host Gene Marks to break down what today's economy means for small businesses. They explore why companies using AI saw dramatic revenue growth over the past year, how economists read government data alongside private-sector indicators (like the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch), and why jobs and GDP numbers get revised so often. Kevin also shares practical ways owners can use AI to compete with larger firms, plus a few offbeat economic indicators worth watching. Explore the latest hiring and wage trends in the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch: https://bit.ly/4q4htI8 Want more from Jason? Subscribe to his newsletter, One Thing Better, for one weekly way to build a career and company you love: https://bit.ly/3RTMlyx Our free AI & Automation Toolkit will help you find your first AI use case in just five minutes: https://bit.ly/4yaSarA Simplify your business operations. Learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction 01:16 – Kevin's background and path to the White House 03:27 – Tariffs and the economy 09:12 – Using government data vs. private-sector data 15:12 – Why government numbers get revised 17:22 – The underreported positive: Side gigs & extra income 20:00 – AI as a small business game changer 25:04 - Why AI hasn't replaced humans 28:08 – Offbeat economic indicators 33:06 – Wrap up and thank you #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcastTips #SpotifyPodcasts DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

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Sunday felt like rock bottom for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Alex Stumpf reacts to an embarrassing series loss to the Mets that gave the Pirates six straight series losses and left their 2026 season on life support. Alex breaks down Jared Jones' rough outing, Paul Skenes' recent struggles, the regression throughout the starting rotation, the continued inability to hit left-handed pitching and the failure to add a right-handed bat at the trade deadline. The Pirates head to Miami with almost no margin for error left. Is this season already over? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Subscribe to North Shore Nine on YouTube and follow along all season for Pirates news, analysis and reaction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En este episodio de Obsesión Del Más Allá, nos acompaña Luis Díaz, originario de Yuma, Arizona, conductor del podcast Offbeat & Unfiltered Podcast y DJ local. Luis se sienta con nosotros para compartir varias experiencias paranormales que ha vivido en carne propia, relatos que nos llevan a explorar esos momentos en los que lo inexplicable se convierte en una experiencia difícil de olvidar. Hablamos sobre sus vivencias, lo que ocurrió, cómo las experimentó y qué piensa hoy sobre aquellos encuentros. Una conversación directa, sin filtros y llena de misterio.

The guys discuss the latest out of NFL training camps, advancement in dentistry techniques, and Kawhi (maybe) endorsing what everyone needs at their home! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Skenes struggled through five innings in Milwaukee, walking four and again looking unlike the pitcher who dominated in 2024 and 2025. Alex Stumpf breaks down the drop in fastball life, inconsistent breaking pitches, disappearing splinker and changeup, and the mechanical concerns behind a 5.20 ERA over Skenes' last 15 starts. With the Pirates now two games under .500, can they make a playoff push if their ace cannot rediscover his Cy Young form? OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app #Pirates #PaulSkenes #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates rebuilt their bullpen at the trade deadline, but they did not add another bat. Now a lineup that entered Tuesday ranked 26th in MLB with a .644 OPS since the All-Star break has to prove it can lead Pittsburgh through the postseason race. Alex Stumpf breaks down Esmerlyn Valdez's recent struggles and passive approach, the pressure on Bryan Reynolds, the potential impact of Oneil Cruz's eventual return and why the offense becomes even more important with Mitch Keller sidelined and questions surrounding the starting rotation. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, live shows, postgame reactions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna, ending a disappointing experiment that never came close to delivering what the team expected. On this emergency episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down why the $12 million signing failed, how Ozuna compares with the worst Pirates free-agent additions of the 21st century and why the team ultimately chose Ronny Simon as it searches for production against left-handed pitching. The Pirates gave Ozuna every opportunity to turn things around. With the team still fighting for a Wild Card spot, however, continuing to wait was no longer an option. Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ More Pirates coverage: https://northshorenine.com/ Join the NS9 Discord: https://discord.gg/kZCCknkR8Y OffBeat with Alex Stumpf is presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates entered the trade deadline with one of baseball's biggest bullpen problems. They left it with Luke Weaver, Camilo Doval, Kirby Yates and Lake Bachar. Alex Stumpf breaks down how each addition fits, why the Pirates finally have legitimate high-leverage options and how the new group could remain together beyond this season. He also examines whether Pittsburgh focused too heavily on the bullpen after injuries to Mitch Keller and Ryan O'Hearn created new concerns in the rotation and outfield. Was fixing the bullpen enough, or should the Pirates have added another starter or right-handed bat? Download the North Shore Nine app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Visit North Shore Nine: https://northshorenine.com Join the NS9 Discord: https://discord.gg/kZCCknkR8Y Shop NS9 merchandise: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com/ OffBeat with Alex Stumpf is presented by FanDuel. #Pirates #PittsburghPirates #MLBTradeDeadline Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are going all over the place this week as chat about Galactic Racer, Ghost in the Shell, Psychonauts 2, Offbeat, and Cat Mail Co. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which you can buy here: https://store.ign.com/products/ign-uk-podcast-respect-the-sea-t-shirt  Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys discuss the upcoming NFL and college football seasons, plus you'll never believe what Gen Z isn't doing! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda and Rich hop in a huddle to discuss the crossover influences indie and AAA industries influence each other. Video games: Grim Dawn 1.3 release, Crimson Capes, Offbeat demo, Tombwater. To contact us, email call@gamerswithjobs.com! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Cross & Aidan are joined on the show by Maine Celtics' and Celtics Summer League's wing, Hank Morgan! Hank talks about his journey from D3 Hamilton to professional basketball as well as his experience playing for the Celtics this summer. Be sure to check it out and like & subscribe!

Brandon Lowe delivered when the Pirates needed him most, driving in their first run, scoring the tying run and producing the walk-off hit against the Diamondbacks. Alex Stumpf explains why Lowe's veteran presence has become so important for a Pirates lineup dealing with injuries to Esmerlyn Valdez, Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz. Plus, updates on Endy Rodriguez's return and the playoff atmosphere surrounding one of Pittsburgh's biggest games in years. OffBeat is presented by FanDuel. Subscribe to Book Rule Bucs for more Pirates coverage: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to turn a childhood tradition into a platform with 1.5 billion views, without losing what made it real in the first place? In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with Michael and Matthew Gardiner, known as the Gardiner Brothers, five-time World Champion Irish dancers, global content creators, keynote speakers, and performers. Michael and Matthew were born in Denver to Irish parents and raised in Galway, Ireland, where their parents put them into Irish dancing to keep their culture alive. That decision became a full career: the brothers went on to become principal dancers with Riverdance, touring the world as lead performers. When the pandemic shut down live shows, they made a choice that changed everything. They started filming themselves dancing to unexpected music, from Michael Jackson to Eminem, and posted it online. That decision grew into a platform with over 9 million followers and 1.5 billion views, and eventually into their touring production, Unleashed, and a keynote and speaking business built around innovation and creativity. What stands out in this conversation is the system behind the art. Michael and Matthew break down their framework, "acting on beat, thinking offbeat": onbeat is your structure (your product, your goals, your process), and offbeat is the creative edge that turns good into great. Both brothers also hold degrees, Michael in architecture and Matthew in civil engineering, and they explain how that technical training shaped the systems now running their business. The conversation also moves into a topic every leader needs to think about right now: discernment, and why real, in-person experience is becoming more valuable as AI reshapes what audiences see online. This episode is a reminder that winners are not people who never face setbacks. Winners are the ones who learn, adjust, lead, and find a way. In This Episode, We Discuss: How a pandemic pause turned into a platform with 9+ million followers and 1.5 billion views The "acting on beat, thinking offbeat" system for building innovation into any business How Michael's architecture degree and Matthew's civil engineering degree shaped the systems behind Gardiner Brothers What it means to be a disruptor by combining things that "don't make sense" together Why discernment and real, in-person experience matter more as AI content grows Growing up as children of Irish immigrants in Denver, and what community and culture taught them about connection Key Takeaways ✨ Systems and creativity have to work together Michael and Matthew's "onbeat, offbeat" framework shows that structure alone will not make you innovative, and creativity alone will not scale. You need both, working in relationship with each other. ✨ Your background is never wasted An architecture degree and a civil engineering degree do not sound like tools for building a global content business. But Michael and Matthew show how that training gave them the systems thinking behind everything they do now. ✨ Discernment is a leadership skill, not just a talent As AI blurs the line between real and fake, knowing the difference between quality and mediocrity, or truth and noise, is becoming one of the most valuable things a leader can teach their team. ✨ Disruption comes from combining what doesn't seem to fit Irish dance and Smooth Criminal should not work together. That is exactly why it did. Innovation often starts by putting two things next to each other that nobody expected. Resources Mentioned Leading Winning Teams by Trent M. Clark: https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 Connect with Michael & Matthew Gardiner Website: https://www.gardinerbrothers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardinerbrothers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gardinerbrothers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardinerbrothers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gardinerbrothers LinkedIn (Matthew): https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gardiner-gardiner-brothers-6b2320296/ LinkedIn (Michael): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gardiner-gardiner-brothers-54897b1ba/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/gardiner-brothers Connect with Trent M. Clark Trent M. Clark is the CEO of Leadershipity, President of EOS Michigan, global speaker, former Major League Baseball coach, and author of Leading Winning Teams. Website: https://www.trentmclark.com/ Leadershipity: https://www.leadershipity.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadershipity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrentMClark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentmclark/ Book: Leading Winning Teams — https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 Listen & Subscribe Listen to Winners Find A Way every week on YouTube and all major podcast platforms for conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers who know what it means to overcome adversity and keep finding a way.  

We kick off with callers, advising a newlywed on keeping the spark alive and talking In-N-Out Burger, before diving into the lettuce diarrhea situation and what causes the rise of cancer, including Al's point on dormant cancer. Next, C-Lo returns for his final update with former Spurs coach Sean Sweeney claiming they'd beat the Knicks if games were 46 minutes, followed by the sounds of Argentina beating England in the World Cup. We wrap up with the Moment of the Day: Bob Heussler's unique way of announcing a knockout pool elimination.